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  1. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    It is both good to hear Mike's wait list is so long and he is doing so well. His hats are such a bargain as he is a true Master at his craft.
  2. belfastboy

    My ASM 1107-1 fiasco

    Let me know how you make out with it.
  3. belfastboy

    Finding a hat for a dark navy suit

    Good choice.
  4. belfastboy

    Hat making?? Learning Millinery..

    Do you do the full naptha bath cleaning?
  5. belfastboy

    My ASM 1107-1 fiasco

    Contact Tim @purebeaver. He has sold the ASM and he teaches classes on hatmaking up in Pennsyvania. He might be willing to sell you a few hours of his time.
  7. belfastboy

    My ASM 1107-1 fiasco

    Will the seller not help you out? I think most of the hatters here hand sew their sweats. You might try FB, there is a page for Custom Hat Makers.
  8. belfastboy

    Panama Hat Thread

    Ask PHD if they are willing to make you this hat. No reason they can't. It looks to be a mish/mash of a few different styles.
  9. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    A sweat band replacement will be about $40, $20 if you do it yourself. I bought one this quality in Nashville last Sept, cloth sweat for $100. Cheap hats are great because I don't sweat it if they are lost or damaged in my travels.
  10. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    Did you speak to them about sizing? I am always suspicious at any hat listed as s,m,l etc. It often is a crap shoot whether it fits or not.
  11. belfastboy

    Finding a hat for a dark navy suit

    I think a mid grey to soften the look. Go darker to a charcoal to more formalize the look. Def not brown.
  13. belfastboy

    Finding a hat for a dark navy suit

    A 3 piece suit that dark is a severe & formal look and a navy fedora would serve to accentuate that. If you wanted to soften the look a bit give some thought to a mid grey. In the winter what colour overcoat do you wear? The hat and the overcoat are the two items that will be seen together...
  14. belfastboy

    Hat making?? Learning Millinery..

    My favourite (I really do like it and am not mocking!!!) is the work that the pyrographers do on hats. Rands Hats out of Billings has an artist that does designs on hat burning them in with what looks like a good old wood burning tool. The work they do is fantastic. If/when I am ever in...
  15. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    A number of Panama hat sellers. (Panama Hats Direct) give explanations on their websites. They will list the number of knots per linear inch or square inch and attach a name to it. But the consistency between makers is inconsistent. It is best to ask for that number and then you have an...
  16. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    I have about 10 of Mike's hats; fur felts and a Panama. He is a great hatter and a great guy. It is always a treat to pop in and chat. You will be treated well. Tell him Robert Gault sent you. Phone first to make sure he has his Panama blanks in stock.
  17. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    This is where it is important to get clear on the how/why. A panama hat will get stained if you sweat even with a leather sweat band. It is just how it is. I have multiple Panamas for that reason. I don't wear my $600 one for doing heavy sweating activities.....I do 'save' it for real...
  19. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    Two other red flags with the Truffaux hats...they don't state leather sweat bands and the fact they only come in generic s, m, l, xl sizes. To me a good hat should always come exactly sized. I will never buy a hat that is supposed to fit a range of sizes....makes zero sense unless it is an...
  20. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    The Truffaux hats look decent/ok pricing. Looking at the pictures the weave appears to be fairly coarse. Before you buy I would ask for the the actual weave count. They claim a Grade 3 but that scale is not a hard and fast one.
  21. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

  22. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    I would bet the Panama from NWHats would be at least the equal to the Optimo. Of course you won't have the braggin' rights that an Optimo comes with the hat, but you will get a great hat for about 1/2 the price. I have a shipment of Panamas on order from Ecuador that should come in this...
  23. belfastboy

    Introduction--Down the Panama Hat Rabbit Hole...

    Yes, the BB Panamas while pricey are good quality. I have a selection of 6 Panamas (but none from Brent Black). All are Fino fino quality or Super fino. These grades look great from 4' away and it is only on closer inspection can you see the difference. I don't think Brent Black in...

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